What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Engineer, Test & Validation (Onsite) position at Collins Aerospace?
Date Posted:
2025-01-31
Country:
United States of America
Location:
A01: Rockford - Aerospace 4747 Harrison Avenue, Rockford, IL, 61125 USA
Position Role Type:
Onsite
Collins Aerospace, a leader in Generator and Emergency Power Test Equipment, is seeking an innovative and skilled Electrical Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing cutting-edge test equipment and setups for the development and production of aircraft power generation components. Our Test Equipment group plays a critical role in supporting both test facilities and programs through every phase of the lifecycle—from development to production. This is an exciting opportunity to take on new challenges as Collins Aerospace continues to shape the future of aircraft electric power systems.
The ideal candidate will be a strong analytical thinker with a proven ability to design, build, and validate test setups. Experience with instrumentation, data recording, and the design of electrical systems and harnesses is essential. As part of a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team, you will support our generator test labs and wind tunnels by developing and enhancing Test Equipment, as well as maintaining and upgrading Production Test Equipment. We are looking for a creative, forward-thinking engineer who is passionate about pushing the boundaries of technology and eager to help drive the next generation of test equipment innovation.
What You Will Do
What We Offer
Some of our competitive benefits package includes:
Learn More & Apply Now!
We make modern flight possible for millions of travelers and our military every second. Our major product lines are on-board virtually every aircraft flying. Be it keeping passengers safe with our emergency power generation systems or creating a positive in flight experience through reliable cabin pressure controls and quieter engines, Power & Controls focuses on delivering a best-in-class experience to our customers. We hire the top people in the industry. Their ideas drive our performance, and their integrity keeps our customers happy. Join us as we take flight!
At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.
Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.
#TopOpps
The salary range for this role is 66,000 USD - 130,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.
Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.
This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.
RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.
RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.
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2025-01-31
Country:
United States of America
Location:
A01: Rockford - Aerospace 4747 Harrison Avenue, Rockford, IL, 61125 USA
Position Role Type:
Onsite
Collins Aerospace, a leader in Generator and Emergency Power Test Equipment, is seeking an innovative and skilled Electrical Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing cutting-edge test equipment and setups for the development and production of aircraft power generation components. Our Test Equipment group plays a critical role in supporting both test facilities and programs through every phase of the lifecycle—from development to production. This is an exciting opportunity to take on new challenges as Collins Aerospace continues to shape the future of aircraft electric power systems.
The ideal candidate will be a strong analytical thinker with a proven ability to design, build, and validate test setups. Experience with instrumentation, data recording, and the design of electrical systems and harnesses is essential. As part of a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team, you will support our generator test labs and wind tunnels by developing and enhancing Test Equipment, as well as maintaining and upgrading Production Test Equipment. We are looking for a creative, forward-thinking engineer who is passionate about pushing the boundaries of technology and eager to help drive the next generation of test equipment innovation.
What You Will Do
- Evaluate new product test specifications and determine the equipment requirements needed to meet testing needs.
- Analyze requirements for unit testing interfaces and electrical circuits to ensure proper functionality.
- Design harnessing for test equipment and test setups to support accurate and efficient testing.
- Incorporate instrumentation into test setups, including monitoring for flows, pressures, load, torque, airspeed, vibration, and temperature.
- Design and coordinate the build, checkout, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of electrical systems in collaboration with the hourly workforce.
- Create electrical schematics to document designs and ensure clear communication across teams.
- Create project estimates and work within budget constraints for time and cost to meet project goals.
- Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field or in absence of a degree, 6 years of relevant experience
- U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or granted refugee or asylee status) as defined here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62
- 2 years of electrical design and integration experience
- Ability to work with test operators to modify and set up test equipment
- Experience preparing and presenting analysis, reports, test results, and other contract deliverables related to analyses performed
- Ability to work on both large and small projects
- Hands-on experience is a plus
- Ability to understand or support LabView software development is a plus
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
What We Offer
Some of our competitive benefits package includes:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
- Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
- Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
- Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
- Adoption Assistance
- Autism Benefit
- Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
- Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
- Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
- Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
- Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
- And more!
Learn More & Apply Now!
We make modern flight possible for millions of travelers and our military every second. Our major product lines are on-board virtually every aircraft flying. Be it keeping passengers safe with our emergency power generation systems or creating a positive in flight experience through reliable cabin pressure controls and quieter engines, Power & Controls focuses on delivering a best-in-class experience to our customers. We hire the top people in the industry. Their ideas drive our performance, and their integrity keeps our customers happy. Join us as we take flight!
- Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.
At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.
Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.
#TopOpps
The salary range for this role is 66,000 USD - 130,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.
Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.
This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.
RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.
RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.
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Salary : $66,000 - $130,000
